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Copper May Be Hot Amid European Doldrums

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Copper has nudged back up from a near five-month low, but many traders are wary of moving aggressively in light of political and economic instability in Greece. Still, for some, now may be a good time to shore up the red metal at a reasonable price.

Copper Prices Up, but Caution Remains

Charlotte McLeod — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:43:29 +0000

Mineweb reported that although caution in the market remains, copper prices increased on Tuesday after indications that Spain will use public funds to help its banks.

European Austerity Worries Hurt Copper

Charlotte McLeod — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:38:42 +0000

Bloomberg reported that copper prices dropped to the lowest level seen in five weeks due to concerns that austerity measures may be shifted off course by the recent elections in France and Greece.

Copper Rises on US Confidence, European Hopes

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:00:34 +0000

Expectations of continued easy monetary policy in the United States, and hopes for the European Central Bank to step in to prop up the sluggish economy, are bolstering copper demand worldwide.

China’s Manufacturing Slowdown Hampers Copper

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:00:06 +0000

A slowdown in Chinese manufacturing is bringing down the price of copper this week, but losses are limited in light of continued gains in the US economy.

Copper in Architecture

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:15:42 +0000

The surge in copper prices in recent years has led to a wave of metal theft worldwide which show no signs of abating. But while the red metal’s durability makes it a popular material in construction, its sheen also makes it a hit amongst architects and may continue to rise in demand amongst designers.

Greece Debt Swap Progress Lifts Copper Demand

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:00:29 +0000

A step forward in resolving Greece's debt woes has lifted demand for copper, but a setback in the US job market is keeping investors on edge.

Glencore’s Xstrata Takeover May Lift Copper Juniors’ Finances

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:15:29 +0000

Glencore's planned takeover of Xstrata will create a commodities giant. But instead of being threatened, junior copper miners may actually gain from the merger, as the new company could look to them to shoulder risks.

Copper Rises as Fed Seen Keeping Low Rates Until 2014

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Copper gains on expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates low until 2014 in order to keep the US economy's path to recovery on even keel.

Copper Gains on US Outlook, China Easing Hopes

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:38 +0000

Copper is rising on signs of improvement in the US economy, and hopes that China will ease credit to jump-start the economy.